DepartmentHispano
Mi Hijo (My Son)
NameRetablo
Maker
Nicholas Herrera
(Hispano, born 1964)
CultureHispano
Place madeEl Rito, New Mexico, United States, North America
MediumWood, paint, leather
Dimensions16 9/16 × 11 × 1 3/16 in. (42 × 28 × 3 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, bequest of Daniel E. Prall, FA.2018.27.96
Object numberFA.2018.27.96
DescriptionRetablo titled Mi HiJo or "My Son", depicting God holding the crucifix. Two people, Mary and Joseph, are on their knees at his feet. Dice and nails are scattered about. The wood used as the base is not smooth.
Nicholas Herrera
Nicholas Herrera
